State Police say two investigations are under way of former State Fire Marshal Bruce Browning. Although spokesman Capt. Doug Cain would not provide details today, he says the state inspector general is investigating a series of allegations and that State Police are checking to see if Department of Public Safety regulations were violated. Browning, who has held the fire marshal post since 2008, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he would accept a private-sector job. The complaints originated with the Metropolitan Crime Commission in New Orleans, which passed them to the inspector general’s office. Crime commission officials say the matter involves possible fraud or mismanagement of funds. Messages left on Browning’s cell phone today by The Associated Press were not immediately returned.
La. launches probes of former state fire marshal
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